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Breaking the Chains of Poverty Career Training Program
The Pittsburgh A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide programs that extend democracy, education, and opportunity to those traditionally disenfranchised or discouraged from participation. Breaking the Chains of Poverty is an 8-week high impact, high expectation career training program designed to help participants obtain the skills necessary to gain family sustaining careers in the Building and Construction Trades, manufacturing, and emerging energy sectors.
Breaking the Chains of Poverty participants receive classroom training at the United Steelworkers building in downtown Pittsburgh. Students will also visit building and construction trade unions Joint Apprenticeship Training Centers as well as visits to manufacturing facilities, during the 8 weeks of training. Participants receive training in:
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Workplace Ethics
- Financial Literacy
- Environmental Literacy
- Resume Preparation
- Interview Preparation
- Building Trades Math and Reading Comprehension
- Computer Literacy
- Worker Rights and Trades Policy
- Human Rights
Students will obtain Technical Certifications in the following areas:
- HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response)
- NIOSH OSHA 30 hr. Construction
- Mold Remediation
- PennDOT Approved Flagger
- American Red Cross First Aid and CPR
- Roots of Success- Environmental Literacy
Program Eligibility:
- 18 Years of Age or Older
- Take the TABE assessment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of a Panel Interview
- Must be Drug Free
- Registered Voter
- Must be vaccinated or willing to get vaccinated
- Must have DL or be working on getting one
To register or for more information, call 412-733-5412 or email info@pittsburghapri.org
www.pittsburghapri.org-website
2022 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS DINNER
You can purchase tickets HERE.
OBITUARY - JOHN DESANTIS
John DeSantis, one of Pittsburgh's staunch historic preservationists, passed away this weekend at the age of 69. He was one of the founders and a longtime board member of the Northside Leadership Conference, was a member of the Allegheny West Civic Council and a defender of Allegheny Commons Park.
post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2022/01/02/John-DeSantis-obituary-pittsburgh-preservationist-allegheny-west-historic-review-commission-home-garden/stories/202201020197
NORTHSIDE TAKE-OUT & DELIVERY
NORTHSIDE GIFT CARDS & ONLINE STORES, & ONLINE ORDERING:
Adda Coffee & Tea House - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Allegheny City Brewing - FOR GIFT CARDS, EMAIL HERE
Ambiance Hair & Nail Gallery - SCHEDULE AN APPT. 412-403-8257
Andy Warhol Museum - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Annex PGH - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Armory Print Works - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Badamo's Pizza - ORDER HERE
Bear Dog Bicycles - SCHEDULE AN APPT. 412 231-1790
Bernie's Photo Center - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Bicycle Heaven - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Bier's Pub - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE HERE
Bistro to Go - ORDER HERE
Breadworks Bakery - ORDER HERE
Brooke Rockwell Hair Design - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE HERE
Cafe on the Corner - ORDER HERE
California Coffee Bar - ORDER HERE
California Cycle Path - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Carmi Express - ORDER HERE
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh - SHOP ONLINE HERE
China Taste - ORDER HERE
City Books - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE HERE
City of Asylum Bookstore - GIFT CARDS, SHOP ONLINE HERE
Commonplace Coffee - GIFT CARDS, SHOP ONLINE HERE
Coop Chicken & Waffles - ORDER HERE
Crazy Mocha - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Curl Store - BOOK AN APPT.
Deli on North - ORDER HERE
El Burro Comedor - ORDER HERE
The Farmer's Daughter - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Federal Galley - ORDER HERE
Fig & Ash - ORDER HERE
Flavors Famous Street Food - ORDER HERE
Foundry Table & Tap - MAKE A RESERVATION HERE
Frank's Pizza & Chicken - ORDER HERE
Garden Cafe - CALL TO ORDER 412-586-5979
Get Hip Record Store - SHOP ONLINE HERE
The Government Center - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE HERE
Happy Day Dessert Factory - FOR GIFT CARDS, CALL 412-872-0117
Hook Fish & Chicken - ORDER HERE
Johnny Angel's Ginchy Stuff - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Krista's Cantina - ORDER HERE
Legends Eatery - FOR GIFT CARDS, CALL (412) 321-8000, ORDER HERE
Leo. a public house - FOR GIFT CARDS, MESSAGE HERE
Lindo's - ORDER HERE
Lola Bistro - FOR GIFT CARDS, CALL (412) 322-1106
Lunch Box - ORDER HERE
Mattress Factory - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Max's Allegheny Tavern - FOR GIFT CARDS, CALL (412) 231-1899, ORDER HERE
Mayfly Market - FOR GIFT CARDS, CALL (412) 322-1300
Mike's Beer Bar - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE HERE
Minuteman Press - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Modern Cafe - FOR GIFT CARDS, CALL (412) 321-4550, ORDER HERE
Motive Salon - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE HERE
Mustard & Relics - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Nana's New York Hot Dog Shop - ORDER HERE
New Hazlett Theater - DONATE HERE
Nicky's Thai Kitchen - ORDER HERE
North Shore Cafe - ORDER HERE
Observatory Hill Deli - ORDER HERE
Pauline's Caribbean - ORDER HERE
Pear & the Pickle - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE HERE
Penn Brewery - MERCH AVAILABLE HERE
PGH Acupuncture & Massageworks - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE HERE
Quik-It Chicken - ORDER HERE
Randyland Museum - SHOP ONLINE HERE AND HERE
Refucilo Wine - FOR GIFT CARDS, ORDER THROUGH NORTHSIDE/SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HERE
Riviera Pizza & Chicken - ORDER HERE
Rumerz Sports Bar & Grill - ORDER HERE
Scratch Food & Beverage - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE HERE, ORDER HERE
Siempre Algo - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE HERE, ORDER HERE
Spring Hill Brewing - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE HERE
Subba Asian Restaurant - ORDER HERE
Threadbare Cider House - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Union Fitness - PURCHASE MEMBERSHIP HERE
Urban Elements Cycology - BOOK A CLASS HERE
Wigle Whiskey - SHOP ONLINE HERE
Allegheny County Health Department Guidance:
As we all navigate this dificult situation together, stay up to date with the Allegheny County Health Department here.
Urban Redevelopment Authority:
The Urban Redevelopment Authority maintains a list of resources for businesses and residents to assist during COVID-19. Check them out here.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Allegheny West
Brighton Heights Citizens Federation
Brightwood Civic Group
Central Northside Neighborhood Council
Charles Street Area Council
Fineview Citizens Council
Historic Deutschtown
Manchester Citizens Corporation
Observatory Hill, Inc.
Perry Hilltop Citizens Council
Community Alliance of Spring Garden/East Deutschtown
Spring Hill Civic League
Summer Hill Citizens Committee
Troy Hill Citizens Inc.
Allegheny City Society
Mexican War Streets Society
Allegheny Health Network
Attached are the links to Allegheny General Hospital Master Plan, the Community Presentation and the Transportation Impact Study relative to AGH.
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1319 Allegheny Avenue - 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Phone: 412-231-4714
Fax: 412-904-3828
The Northside Leadership Conference is a coalition of Northside community-based organizations, committed to addressing mutual concerns through a united approach in order to promote and enhance the vitality, quality of life and image of Pittsburgh’s Northside.